Senior Sister​/Charge Nurse - L18

The Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward/department. They will provide professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The jobholder is responsible for developing and maintaining a ward or department's philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.

Criteria:
Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children's areas) (Level 1 or
2) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Evidence of effective professional and leadership development Willing to undergo training as necessary Extensive post registration experience Significant experience within a leadership role or equivalent Experience of managing and leading a team Experience in service development and/or change management Experience in audit & standard setting Current issues in health and social care Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members Positive approach to change and capable of lateral thinking

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

For questions about this job, contact:
Hannah Graham

Interview Date: 3rd November 2026

Please Note:

All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are.... Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our purpose:
Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

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